Reading Matthew ch1 v18-25 (NIV) followed by talk from Rev James Levasier given during the St Georges 7pm Fusion service on 29th January 2012. Because Jesus was conceived in a virgin by the Holy Spirit he was 100% God, and because he was born by a woman he was 100% human (biblical mathematics!). Throughout his life Jesus was empowered by the Holy Spirit. There is nothing Jesus did which his followers cannot do today, e.g. overcoming temptations just as he did with the power of that same Holy Spirit!
Tim looks at the second section of the Creed where Jesus' birth as "God Incarnate" is set out. Our God came to us a vulnerable, fully human, child. He is a God that turns our ideas of control, power and authority upside down. He is a God, although Creator, whose nature is one of relationships and Jesus is proof of this. Tim indicates that it is in relationships that we are truly human and it is relationships that are important in being part of the body of Christ.
Reading John ch1 v1-18 (NIV) followed by talk fromm Rev Jo Levasier given during the St Georges 7pm service on 22nd January 2012. The Big Question: who do you think Jesus is? Christianity is about a passionate belief and complete commitment to Jesus, God's ONLY Son, our Lord and anyone wrestling with the truth can engage with the person of Jesus to discover this.
The service theme "I believe iin Jesus" is developed by the Team through video clips, powerpoints, games and a dramatised story. lots of questions are asked... Who is Jesus?, who's in charge?, Do you believe?, How will you believe and follow?
The first game: Guess Who!...
two teams of mixed age ask three concealed Mystery Guests questions to find out their jobs. What someone DOES reveals who they are. Jesus is exactly the same!
The second game: Who's in charge?....
Children and adults are challenged to
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